Acu-Rite Control System MILLPWRG2 User Manual

							Auxiliary Machine 
Interface (AMI) 
						

							23211 Auxiliary Machine Interface (AMI)
11.1 Auxiliary Machine Interface (AMI)
11.1  Auxiliary Machine Interface 
(AMI)
Machine Functions Menu
The MILLPWRG2 software can be configured to access the Machine 
Functions menu. This menu includes a set of soft keys that provide 
manual access, and control of some features specific to AMI
G2. 
The machine tool builder enables the soft keys when the AMIG2 is 
configured.
Once enabled, the menu can be accessed while at the 
DRO screen, or while a running program is paused, by 
pressing the Machine Functions soft key.
To exit the Machine Functions soft keys and return to the main 
operations soft keys, press the CANCEL key. 
A program run cannot be started, and a running program cannot be 
continued, until after exiting the Machine Functions Menu.
The Machine Functions Menu has the following soft keys:
Soft keyFunction
S_FWD: Turns the spindle motor ON in the Forward 
direction.
S_REV: Turns the spindle motor ON in the Reverse 
direction
S_OFF: Turns the spindle motor OFF
Cool: Toggles the Coolant Flood circuit ON or OFF
Mist: Toggles the Coolant Mist circuit ON or OFF
Custom Cycles: Demo only
Auxiliary Functions: Switches the menu to the 
Auxiliary Functions menu that provides the following 
soft keys:
Aux Output 1, 2, 3, and 4: Toggles the Auxiliary 
Outputs 1 through 4 ON or OFF
Back: Switches the menu back to the previous set of 
soft keys. 
						

							Software Update 
						

							23412 Software Update
12.1 Updating System Software
12.1 Updating System Software
Software update
If desired as a precautionary method, a backup of the controls internal 
drive can be made prior to updating the system software, by using the 
included USB Recovery Drive (1127022-xx). Please refer to the manual 
included with the drive for the backup procedure.
Use a blank USB memory stick (1 GB or larger) to update the software. 
Do not use any memory stick with a smaller storage capacity.
A ZIP file must be obtained which includes the software installation 
files. The ZIP can be extracted to the root of the empty USB drive. 
When the control software is started, if a USB drive is present which 
contains a software update, the control will automatically start a 
software update. The required folder structure for the software update 
on the USB drive is as follows: 
:\install\setup.zip.
Procedure for updating the software
Shut down the control software using the normal method of 
pressing the Shutdown soft key.
Press the Restart soft key to initiate the reboot sequence.
Insert the USB memory device containing the folder named install 
into an available USB port on the console.
After starting, the MILLPWRG2 Software Update screen will appear 
with a confirmation box. If necessary, use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to 
select the language (e.g. English) and press ENTER.
A confirmation box will appear.  If necessary, use the LEFT or RIGHT 
ARROW keys to select Yes, then press ENTER.
The software update will now be done automatically, taking about 
10 minutes.
When the update is complete, it will prompt you to remove the USB 
drive and restart. At this time, remove the USB drive and press 
ENTER to restart.
After the system has restarted, it will start up normally to the control 
software.
If any issues are encountered, please either refer to the technical 
manual or contact your service representative for assistance.
If the USB memory stick used for installation is not 
removed, then the prompt to install the software will 
continue to appear on subsequent power cycles.   
						

							Off-Line Software 
						

							23613 Off-Line Software
13.1 MILLPWR
G2
 Off-Line Software
13.1  MILLPWRG2 Off-Line Software
Off-line simulator
The off-line software provides a convenient way to write part 
programs and simulate machine behavior using a standard Windows®  
computer.  Features and functionality are virtually identical to that of 
the MILLPWR
G2 control itself.
System requirements
Platform: IBM compatible PC.
Operating System: All 32-bit and 64-bit editions of ** Windows 
Vista/7/8/8.1 are supported.
Available Drive Space: 2GB or higher.
Memory: 1GB or higher.
Display Resolution: 1024x768 (XGA) or higher required. 1440 x 900 
(WXGA+) recommended.
Ports: One available USB port for protection device.
Peripherals: Keyboard and pointing device.
**Microsoft
® ,Windows® , and Vista® are registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 
						

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13.1 MILLPWR
G2
 Off-Line Software
Installation
The software is installed in the usual manner by launching the setup 
program, selecting an installation destination, and choosing the 
desired features to be installed.  Using the default setting for a 
Complete feature installation is highly recommended to ensure 
proper functionality.  On some systems, you may be required to 
restart the computer after installation before the application will 
display properly.
Operation
Before using the off-line software, a USB Protection Module (ID. 
683048-01, 683049-01, or 683050-01) must be inserted into an 
available USB port on the computer. If no USB protection dongle is 
installed, the software will not allow operation.  
The off-line software can be started by using either the MILLPWR
G2 
Off-Line shortcut created on your desktop during installation or from 
the Start menu.  Once the software is running, it is operated in the 
same manner as the machine itself.  Similarly, it should be shut down 
using the same sequence of selecting Shutdown and confirming 
Shutdown at the prompt.  If for some reason the software becomes 
unresponsive, a force quit can be done using the ShutDown 
MILLPWR
G2 shortcut created on your desktop during installation or 
from the Start menu.  Normal shutdown procedure should be used 
unless the force quit method is absolutely required.
Programs created in the off-line software can be copied to the CNC, 
and (with the correct setup) run on your machine. 
						

							23813 Off-Line Software
13.1 MILLPWR
G2
 Off-Line Software
On screen keypad
The MILLPWRG2 Off-Line software includes an on-screen keypad 
application.  This can be used to simulate the hard keys that are 
normally available on the machine console.  Pressing the buttons on 
the keypad application will activate the same operation that would 
occur when pressing the corresponding buttons on the machine 
console. 
The Feed slider only allows a range of 1% - 100%. The SPEED slider 
only functions with certain software versions and configurations.
The keypad application will automatically start and shutdown when 
the MILLPWR
G2 software is started and shutdown.  If necessary, the 
keypad application can be manually shutdown by clicking the red X 
button in the top right corner of the keypad window.  Likewise, if 
necessary, the keypad application can be manually started using the 
Launch Keypad shortcut located in the Windows® Start Menu, under 
All Programs - ACU-RITE - MillPWR Off-Line.
Keyboard shortcuts
The keys on the MILLPWRG2 keypad can be simulated using the key 
combinations described below. These can be used when the 
on-screen keypad is closed or when the PC keyboard is connected to 
a MILLPWR
G2 console
KeysShortcut
Alt + T   (Tool)
Alt + R   (Rectangle)
Alt + C   (Circle)
Alt + H   (Holes)
Alt + P   (Position)
Alt + L   (Line)
Alt + A   (Arc)
Alt + B   (Blend/Chamfer) 
						

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G2
 Off-Line Software
KeysShortcut
Alt + I   (Absolute/Incremental)
Alt + D   (DRO/Program mode)
Alt + V   (Display View)
Alt + U   (User ID)
Alt + N   (On screen User Manual)
Alt + F   (Inch/MM)
Alt + Enter   (Configuration menu)
Alt + K   (Calculator)
F12  (Plus/Minus Toggle)
F12  (Plus/Minus Toggle)
Esc   (Cancel)
Del   (Clear)
Alt + Enter   (Use)
Enter   (Enter)
Alt + J   (Press once: Pause / Press Twice: Stop)
Alt + S   (Go) 
						

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13.1 MILLPWR
G2
 Off-Line Software
Numeric, and ARROW keys:
The ARROW keys on a standard PC keyboard will simulate the console 
ARROW keys, and the number keys will simulate the console number 
keys (using number lock).  When number lock is turned off, the ARROW 
keys on the number keys (2, 4, 8, 6) will simulate the console ARROW 
keys.
Updating
It is not necessary to un-install the software before installing updates.  
Running the new setup program will update the existing installation to 
the newer version.  Although your created part programs will remain 
intact, it is always recommended to make a backup of your programs 
and/or configurations before updating the software installation.
Soft keysShortcut
1F1
2F2
3F3
4F4
5F5
6F6
7F7
8F8